IP Network

The IP network is built across a carrier-class infrastructure and supports leading-edge IPv4, IPv6, multicast and other advanced networking protocols, as well as the ability to more easily and flexibly increase its capacity beyond any other R&E network in the world.

Internet2 ION

Internet2 ION is a revolutionary, virtual circuit network service that provides dedicated bandwidth for the most demanding applications. Internet2 ION uses community-developed technologies and protocols to provide on-demand, dedicated optical paths between endpoints.

Open Science, Scholarship and Services Exchange (OS3E)

Internet2, Indiana University and the Clean Slate Program at Stanford University have formed the Network Development and Deployment Initiative (NDDI), a partnership to create a revolutionary new network platform in support global scientific research, built using the first production deployment of OpenFlow technology. The NDDI partnership will yield OS3E, a new Internet2 Network service. OS3E and the NDDI capabilities will be developed and interconnected with links to Europe, Canada, South America and Asia, through coordinating international partners like RNP in Brazil, CANARIE in Canada, GÉANT in Europe, and JGNX in Japan, with additional service partners to be identified.

TR-CPS

TransitRail-Commercial Peering Service (TR-CPS) offers more performance at less cost. Included in the Internet2 Network base connection fee, it is available for all Internet2 Network connectors at no additional cost. Through TR-CPS, members can leverage their existing Internet2 Network investments to help serve their commercial Internet needs, with substantial savings on commodity Internet charges.

Wave Services

To support the most demanding applications and research projects, Internet2's new network provides over 8.8 terabits per second of dedicated capacity on a 16,000+ mile national footprint. Internet2's new network creates North America's first nationwide 10G, 40G and 100G advanced wave network. With the capacity for over 880 10 gigabit waves, this new Internet2 Network provides researchers, campuses, private networks and corporate partners a long-term, static, point-to-point and mesh wave capacity at compelling cost-recovery fees. Read more...

Dark Fiber Acquisition

Internet2 FiberCo serves as a fiber-holding company providing a means for Internet2 members to acquire dark fiber assets.

MAN LAN Exchange Point

Manhattan Landing (MAN LAN) is a high-performance exchange point in New York City that supports both Layer 1 optical and Layer 2 Ethernet connections to facilitate peering among U.S. and international research and education networks.

Internet2 Professional Services

Customized professional services are available to assist in the planning and operation of regional optical networks. Internet2 Professional Services may be provided by Internet2 or one of its affiliated companies.